I sewed 2 patches together last night in backstitch I found it very relaxing and time flew, then I made a loveheart, I half blue one half white, and sewed it on as a patch on an old pair of jeans with a hole in them... the Blue and White represents Blackburn Rovers and it may catch on...

Hello, I have available some part-time work making a small number of sheets and blankets. If you are interested, and located in Sydney Australia, please see: http://advancedcontrols.com.au/job.html Thank you.

I have not rolled a hem in over 10 years. I think I have the foot to it for both my machines (singer and elna), but I have no idea how to use it. does anyone know of a web site with pictures on how to use it? Then again maybe I don't need it. I'm making a ballet outfit for a little girl for...

If any one knows of a good children chor robe pattern or where i can get one please let me know thanks ROBIN

you can contact: Ariel,c/oSandy, Dept.SN,624 N.Third Ave., Wausau,WI 54401, (715)842-1696 They will sharpening them for 2.95 plus shipping. This information is on about .com

Hi, My car has a canvas top and the the zipper for the rear window completely ripped out. I would like to sew it back on by hand, but I am not very good at sewing. So I thought I'd better ask for some advice before attempting this repair. What kind of thread and needle should I use? Anything...

Hello everyone, My name is Brina Jannenga and I am the CEO of an ecommerce store called The Younique Boutique. Please see our site at http://www.weddingshowergifts.com. The lady who was making our custom line of quilts is facing a family emergency and can no longer work with us. We are looking...

Help I have just inherited a Huskylock 234D and I can not figure out how to thread it. I think my problem is in the lower looper. Can someone please offer some suggestions?

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My dad's wife wants to learn how to sew, and she wants to make clothes. I want to get her a good basic book on sewing and garment construction...so I need your recommendations! My dad put me in charge of locating the best sewing machine for her, and it needs to come from Sears (where he works -...

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I want to make a purse made from a pair of denim jeans. Does anyone have instructions please. I would really appreciate it. Thank you kindly. Tania

IMS wrote: I found three of IMSs groups... While I understand the frustration you are feeling (believe me I do) at ..... and i understand your frustration, but maybe the aforementioned poster is new and doesn't appreciate such gentle processes and procedures and

I used my Janome Harmony 4052 sewing machine 4 times in less than 2 yrs it jumped timing neither Sears nor Janome will fix it without charge. It was used for simple repairs of lightweight materials to fix seams in shirts or pajamas, you get the idea. Sears certified repair center doesn't even have...

Thanks, Irene, I will check out their NG! "Growling" it does do, LOL! But has excellent speed control and other nice things, its just that 1/4 in seam that bothers me now. ~~Ann in central Tx~~

May I join your sewing circle for a little while? I have lurked here occasionally, I don't have much time for online NGs, but have enjoyed your posts! Lotsa inspiration you have given to me. ~~Ann in central Tx~~

I have been given (by a relative) an old Elna Supermatic. Before it had been placed in storage, it had been serviced. That was a few years ago. I have carefully followed the instruction manual as to cleaning and oiling, and have no complaints other than a couple :-).... are these machines...

I picked up this idea at a SPCA web site. Volunteers make sleeping pads for the animals. Some animals are given their pad when they leave the shelter. It's comforting to have something with its own scent. They should be washable, durable and survive strong disinfecting. They asked for 3...

I paid £6.75 for a pattern that has 8 different shirt designs including 2 for Grandad Shirts I have found a seamstress on my local market who will make 1 for free to see how she goes on I am going to handsew myself a shirt using backstitch the lady I bought the pattern off told me how to...